Question 1

How many words per minute does the average college student read?
A) 200-300
B) 225-300
C) 175-275
D) 150-250

Accepted Answer

The average college student reads at a speed of 200-300 words per minute.

Question 2

According to FOCUS, first-year students need to be able to read and comprehend____________ pages per week in order to complete their academic assignments.
A) 100-150
B) 150-200
C) 200-250
D) 75-150

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Learning about your learning, thinking about your thinking, identifying learning goals, and monitoring your progress are all characteristics of:
A) cultural literacy.
B) basic study skills.
C) introverts.
D) metacognition.

Accepted Answer

Metacognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes. It involves learning about your learning, thinking about your thinking, identifying learning goals, and monitoring your progress.

Question 4

_________ and ____________ are the two components of reading.
A) Speed and comprehension
B) Remembering and understanding
C) Physical factors and psychological factors
D) Time and retention

Accepted Answer

Speed and comprehension are the two primary components of reading, where speed refers to how quickly a person can read, and comprehension refers to the ability to understand and interpret the meaning of the text.

Question 5

Complete this sentence: "The physical act of writing or typing can consolidate what you're reading and act as a form of ___________ that helps you remember it later."
A) memorization
B) literary criticism
C) paragraphing (as described in the text)
D) rehearsal

Accepted Answer

Rehearsal is a cognitive process that involves actively practicing or reviewing information to enhance memory retention, which aligns with the context of writing or typing to remember information.

Question 6

According to FOCUS, "Reading is a process; ___________is the goal."
A) remembering
B) understanding
C) speed
D) getting good grades

Accepted Answer

Understanding is the goal of reading, as it emphasizes comprehension over other aspects like speed or memorization.

Question 7

Vision is an example of a _______ factor, whereas attitude is an example of a ___________ factor.
A) physical; psychological
B) necessary; preferred
C) personal; social
D) physical; social

Accepted Answer

Vision is a physical factor because it relates to the biological and physiological aspects of seeing. Attitude, on the other hand, is a psychological factor because it involves the mind and emotions, influencing how we think, feel, and behave.

Question 8

When reading a book, you should:
A) Highlight only the thesis sentence of each paragraph so that you can weed out the important ideas from the details.
B) Avoid writing in the book since you may want to sell it back to the bookstore at the end of the semester.
C) Scribble comments in the margins or keep a running commentary in a notebook.
D) Highlight all of the important words, no matter how many.

Accepted Answer

Scribbling comments in the margins or keeping a running commentary in a notebook helps in engaging actively with the material, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of the content.

Question 9

Tim regularly writes what and why questions in the left column of his notebook. Then, as he reads, he looks for and writes down the responses to his questions. What two methods has Tim combined?
A) Previewing; Mind mapping
B) SQ3R; VARK
C) Previewing; SQ6R
D) SQ3R; Cornell system

Accepted Answer

Tim has combined the SQ3R method, which involves surveying, questioning, reading, reciting, and reviewing, with the Cornell note-taking system, where notes are divided into columns for cues/questions and notes/answers.

Question 10

What are the three Rs of the SQ3R method?
A) Read, recite, review
B) Read, recite, remember
C) Read, recite, rest
D) Rest, read, review
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Accepted Answer

The SQ3R method, a reading comprehension technique, includes the steps of Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. The three Rs specifically are Read, Recite, and Review.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a helpful study strategy?
A) taking appropriate study breaks
B) adding variety by switching from one subject to another
C) pulling an all-nighter/study non-stop
D) paying attention to details/aiming for accuracy

Accepted Answer

Pulling an all-nighter or studying non-stop is generally not considered a helpful study strategy as it can lead to burnout, decreased retention of information, and negatively impact mental and physical health. Effective study strategies often include breaks, variety, and attention to detail.

Question 12

According to your text, shortcuts in studying:
A) are rarely acceptable
B) are rarely necessary
C) should be followed frequently
D) can function as "triage" in an academic emergency

Accepted Answer

Shortcuts in studying can serve as a form of "triage" in situations where time is limited, and prioritizing is essential to manage academic emergencies effectively. This approach allows students to focus on the most important material when they cannot cover everything in detail.

Quiz 8: Reading and Studying

How many words per minute does the average college student read?

According to FOCUS, first-year students need to be able to read and comprehend____________ pages per week in order to complete their academic assignments.

Learning about your learning, thinking about your thinking, identifying learning goals, and monitoring your progress are all characteristics of:

_ and ____ are the two components of reading.

Complete this sentence: "The physical act of writing or typing can consolidate what you're reading and act as a form of ___________ that helps you remember it later."

According to FOCUS, "Reading is a process; ___________is the goal."

Vision is an example of a _ factor, whereas attitude is an example of a _____ factor.

When reading a book, you should:

Tim regularly writes what and why questions in the left column of his notebook. Then, as he reads, he looks for and writes down the responses to his questions. What two methods has Tim combined?

What are the three Rs of the SQ3R method?

Which of the following is not a helpful study strategy?

According to your text, shortcuts in studying: